Itinerary
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Stop At: Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park including a visit to Kilauea caldera where you will witness the dramatic changes from our recent eruption, experience the steam vents and other volcanic formations from past lava flows.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718
Enjoy a walk through the Hawaiian rainforest to Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube). Explore the 500 year old underground tube where hot molten lava once rushed through.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chain of Craters Road, Island of Hawaii, HI
Explore frozen fields of lava from past volcanic eruptions and peer down into once active volcanic craters. Learn about the history, culture and geology of Kilauea volcano.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rainbow Falls, Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
View the majestic 80 foot waterfall of Waianuenue or Rainbow Falls. Enjoy the tropical landscape as you learn the legends of Hawaii.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Big Island Candies, 585 Hinano St, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4428
Get your pep in your step with tasty hand-made chocolates, locally grown macadamia nuts and island fresh coffee!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lili'uokalani Gardens, 189 Lihiwai St #151, 49 Banyan Drive Adjacent To The Hotels And Along Hilo Bay, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4680
Immerse yourself in tranquility with a short stroll around Liliuokalani Gardens as you enjoy the fishponds, pagodas and picture perfect landscaping along Hilo bay.
Duration: 20 minutes
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329 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
CRUISE SHIP PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon disembarking the cruise ship in Hilo, head through the passenger terminal and look for your guide standing to the left near the pre-arranged tour operators with a sign that reads "Mauka Makai Adventures". Please check in with your guide 10-15 minutes prior to tour start time.
HILO AIRPORT PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS:
Please schedule your flight to arrive at the Hilo Airport a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the tour start time. We require your airline flight number and arrival time to schedule pickup at the airport. As you disembark the airplane head towards Baggage Claim “D”. Look for the tour operator parking area near the restrooms. Our vans are marked with the logo "Mauka Makai Adventures".
HILO HOTEL PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS:
We provide pick up service at Hilo Hotels along Banyan Drive only. Please meet your tour guide near the front entrance to the lobby, our vans are marked with the logo "Mauka Makai Adventures." We may also contact you prior to the tour to make arrangements for a meeting time and location.
ALL OTHERS MEET AT HILO MOʻOHEAU BUS TERMINAL:
If you are driving from Kona, Waikoloa, or another part of the island, please confirm that you will meet us at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal (329 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720). There is free parking adjacent to the bus terminal. Look for our van parked in the parking lot with the "Mauka Makai Adventures" logo on it.
Airports
5 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Operates in all weather conditions (be prepared for sun, wind and rain).
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Covered walking shoes are required and a jacket is highly recommended.
Participants must be able to walk a minimum of 1.5 miles on uneven terrain.
We do not guarantee you will see molten lava on this tour.
HOTEL pick-up is offered for select HILO HOTELS ONLY. If you are staying outside of Hilo, please plan to meet at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal (please confirm at time of booking).
CRUISE SHIP passengers, we pick-up directly at HILO HARBOR and will adjust the tour time as needed to accommodate your ships time in port.
For a one DAY TRIP to the Big Island, please make your travel arrangements to and from the HILO AIRPORT. Schedule your flight arrival a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the tour start time AND provide your flight details at time of booking.
Children ages 8 years and up may participate in tour. All participants must have a paid seat. We do not allow any "lap" children.
Kilauea volcano is an active volcano, you may be exposed to volcanic gas on this tour.
This tour cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs, scooters or oxygen tanks.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : fwking54
Great Tour with knowledgeable and passionate guide, very informative and interesting. Fascinating trip with several stops.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Christine_M
Our bus driver was very knowledge about the volcanoes and the local places to visit after our your. The gardens were a drive by but still beautiful even from the van window.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : Kathleen_E
This tour was the best one I did in our whole trip! Josh is a local that grew up in Hilo and is so knowledgeable! He gave us an amazing day out with first hand volcano stories. If you only do one thing in Hilo make it this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Norman and Susa... P
Would highly recommend this tour. Josh was a knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide who in spite of inclement weather ensured we saw all the highlights. Thoroughly enjoyable. Don’t look further for a good tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Jenny_H
Wouldn't do it again. It was rainy, windy, cold, misty, and the stops were pretty hurried leaving little time to enjoy what could be seen and enjoyed. Afterwards, I discovered it is often the case with this excursion even when it's beautiful in Hilo, it is not often beautiful in the park. Rainbow Falls and the Lava Tube were nice but you couldn't see the volcano at all and the steam vents were just adding more moisture to an already damp atmosphere. I stayed cold and wet most of the day. Miserable and not worth the money spent.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : JACIB_H
Seeing up close volcanic steam as well as gasses is a thrilling experience. Our knowledgeable driver/guide, Josh, was very good at describing everything.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : DeirdreC_M
The best part of our tour was the tour director,Josh, sharing his island and areas of Hilo, his people traditions and history.
It was a very enjoyable day with plenty to see and do. The lava tube and rain forest were great to experience.
Great time at the Volcano National Park with Josh taking great care of the various age group.
We saw such a great diverse areas of Hilo and we have a much better education of the land area and people who live there.
The sweet treat at the end was a nice break before our drop off at the cruise ship and others went to their hotels. Value was good. Josh was a very safe driver and answered everyones questions.
Better tour than what was offered by the cruise line and much cheaper.
Pick up and drop off right at the dock- seamless.
Recommend if you want to see the Volcano National Park and other beautiful areas of the Hilo side of Hawaii.
It was a small group. The van was very clean. Josh provided a Hawaiian treat and nice cold water.
Thank you again ~
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : Misty_G
We fly in from Honolulu, this tour picked us up at the airport and it was a comfortable ride and amazing tour. It was hands down the best experience ever. Our tour guide Josh was the best!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-15
Posted By : Susan_F
Our favorite tour. Our guide/ driver Joey, Aja Adam Sandler was the perfect host. His knowledge, personality and sense of humor was infectious!! And the island landscapes, with all its beauty and history were stunning!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-15
Posted By : Darlene_L
We had an excellent tour guide. I believe her name was Jill. She was a local and grew up on the volcano. She told stories about experiencing eruptions. She told traditional Hawaiian stories about he of different areas we visited. She was a great storyteller, enough to make me want to buy a children’s book of legends. She explained different types of lava. I was so glad to have visited each of the areas with her and not on my own.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13
